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The United Testing LCH Speedy Tester is a straightforward tensile and compression testing machine with 5 interchangeable load cell capacities (15, 25, 50, 100, 150 kN) - built for destructive testing of spot welds, adhesive bonds, fasteners and chain without the complexity of a PC-driven UTM.
Manufactured by United Testing Systems, our advanced materials testing brand, the LCH Speedy Tester is a durable, PC-free destructive testing machine designed for straightforward tensile and compression testing where a full PC-driven Universal Testing Machine would be overspecified.
Used by automotive spot weld QC labs, structural adhesive manufacturers, aerospace fastener test labs, chain and cable QC operations, brazed and soldered joint test facilities, mining and heavy industry riveted-joint inspection, wiring harness manufacturers, and any team running destructive Strength Testing applications where speed and operator simplicity matter more than software-controlled test methods.
Load cells are interchangeable to accommodate specific application requirements. Standard capacities are 15 kN, 25 kN, 50 kN, 100 kN and 150 kN. Standardization allows load cell interchange without recalibration. Accuracy is ±0.5% of indicated load plus 0.005% of capacity. Peak load detection freezes the highest reading obtained – useful for destructive tests where the operator needs the failure force after sample separation.
Defensible destructive test data at ±0.5% of indicated load. Accuracy of ±0.5% of indicated load + 0.005% of capacity, peak load detection with freeze-on-failure, automatic rate-of-load display – so pass/fail decisions on spot welds, structural bonds and fastener strength are defensible under audit.
5 interchangeable load cell capacities (15-150 kN) with standardization. Standard load cells at 15, 25, 50, 100 and 150 kN interchange without recalibration – one Speedy Tester covers the full range from small fasteners to heavy chain, cable and structural rivets.
Simpler and faster than PC-driven UTMs for destructive QC. No PC to boot, no software to launch, no test method to select – press the JOG pre-load, run the test, read the peak load. Cycle time per sample is often 30-60% faster than a comparable software-controlled UTM. RS-232C export provides a digital trail where reporting depth matters.
The LCH Speedy Tester is a high-performance compression testing machine designed to handle rigorous testing demands with precision and durability. Capable of testing up to an impressive force 150kN, this machine is engineered for accuracy and efficiency.
This tensile strength tester features an automatic rate-of-load display, ensuring that operators can monitor and control the testing process with ease and precision. Additionally, the LCH Speedy Tester is equipped with advanced overload protection, safeguarding the machine and samples from potential damage during testing. Built with rugged construction, this tensile testing machine is designed to withstand years of heavy use, providing reliable, trouble-free operation even in the most demanding environments.
Ideal for force testing applications where a PC-driven UTM may be too complex for an operator to use, or the use of complex lab or R&D equipment may not be feasible, the ‘Speedy’ is a reliable and easy to use compression and tensile strength testing machine.
This durable tensile strength tester can be fitted with a variety of different grips and fixtures to accommodate a wide range of materials and applications. Load cells are interchangeable to accommodate your specific application requirements. Standard load cell capacities are 15kN, 25kN, 50kN, 100kN, and 150kN.
The ‘Speedy’ is the perfect tensile testing machine in circumstances where a PC-driven UTM may be too complex for an operator to use. It’s also ideal when complex lab or R&D equipment may not be a feasible part of your set up. Whether you need a solution for destructive testing applications like testing spot welds or you need to test parts to failure, this straightforward tensile testing machine is a practical choice.
Typical destructive testing applications where the LCH Speedy is a better fit than a full PC-driven UTM:
The LCH Speedy Tester supports destructive strength testing across a wide range of application-specific standards. Confirm specific standards compliance for your test methods with our specialists – candidates include:
With many years of experience, our specialist brand United Testing makes the kind of tensile testing machines you can rely on. We know our industries inside out and understand the kind of criteria you have for your tensile strength testing equipment – then we provide solutions to match them, from the Speedy to full range of tensile testing machines, we’ve got you covered.
Where you need software-controlled test methods, computerised test data storage, DragonFly UTS integration or environmental chamber compatibility, consider the wider United Testing Systems UTM range instead of the Speedy:
The Speedy remains the right choice where destructive testing throughput, operator simplicity, or lower capital cost matter more than test-method flexibility.
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When you enquire about the LCH Speedy Tester, our United Testing Systems specialists will confirm your typical maximum test force (helping you choose between 15, 25, 50, 100 or 150 kN load cells), your primary destructive test type, and whether you need standard wedge grips (A-20, A-30, A-60, Deluxe) or specialty grips (Briquette Grips for ASTM C307 mortar testing).
For purchasing teams, we provide the SKU (once populated), quotation turnaround and technical documentation for internal sign-off.
Every LCH Speedy Tester is supplied with a 1 year parts and labour warranty as standard – our Industrial Physics group commitment across all brands. Ongoing support focuses on load cell recalibration (typically annual per your quality management system), grip and fixture recommendations for new destructive test types, and cross-verification against software-controlled UTMs where reporting depth requires. To arrange service, contact our support team.
Beyond the warranty period, the Industrial Physics global service network provides advice on when to step up from the Speedy to a software-controlled UTM (DSTM or DFM) as testing complexity grows, and integrating the Speedy into a documented destructive QC workflow across shifts, sites and product families.
Briquette grips are specifically made for testing samples when performing ASTM C307 - Standard Test Method for Tensile Strength of Chemical-Resistant Mortar, Grouts, and Monolithic Surfacings, or related test procedures.
SKU: LCH Speedy Tester
Applications: Adhesion Testing, Compression and Crush Testing, Creep to Fail Testing, Flexibility Testing, Materials Testing, Strength Testing, Tensile Testing
Materials: Adhesive, Composites, Elastomers, Film, Foam, Glass, Metal, Plastics and Polymer, Rubber, Steel, Textile, Timber, Wood
Piston Travel: 4.75 inches (121mm)
Column Height: 30 inches (762mm)
Power Req: 120V, 60Hz, 20A or 240V, 50HZ, 10A
Weight: 160 lbs. (72.6Kg) excluding grips
Dimensions: 23” wide x 42” high x 12” deep
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Accuracy is ±0.5% of indicated load plus 0.005% of capacity – so at any given reading, the total error is that percentage of the reading plus a small full-scale term. Peak load detection freezes the highest reading obtained during the test, so the operator has the failure force after sample separation without needing to watch the display live. Digital display resolution is 1 pound.
A wide range of grips and fixtures suit different destructive test types. Standard wedge grips: A-20 Wedge Grips and A-60 Wedge Grips rated to 30,000 lbs, A-30 Wedge Grips for mid-range applications, and Deluxe Action Wedge Grips. For chemical-resistant mortar testing to ASTM C307, specialty Briquette Grips are available. Custom fixtures can be designed for specific destructive test protocols.
The LCH Speedy Tester runs on 120V/60Hz/20A OR 240V/50Hz/10A mains power (configurable for site). Dimensions are 23″ wide x 42″ high x 12″ deep, weight 160 lbs (72.6 kg) excluding grips. Piston travel is 4.75 inches (121 mm) and column height is 30 inches (762 mm). RS-232C serial port supports data export to PC where the destructive testing workflow needs a digital trail.
Choose the LCH Speedy when your workflow is dominated by high-throughput destructive QC – spot weld tests, adhesive bond breaks, fastener proof loads, chain and rope break tests – and you need a peak-load reading rather than a full stress-strain curve. The Speedy has no PC to boot, no software to launch, no test method to select, so cycle time per sample is often 30-60% faster than a comparable software-controlled UTM. Choose a UTM (DSTM or DFM) instead when you need method flexibility across standards, need the full test curve, or need environmental chamber compatibility.
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